Dabba Network: Driving Digital Inclusion with Community-Powered Internet

Dabba Network is a key player in India's PM-WANI initiative, providing community-driven broadband access across underserved areas. By engaging local entrepreneurs and using a sustainable model, the network deploys Wi-Fi hotspots, offering affordable internet to over 243,609 daily users and millions of new connections.

As India's digital adoption accelerates, the Dabba Network has emerged as a vital player in making internet access more inclusive through the PM-WANI initiative. This community-powered broadband marketplace has successfully demonstrated scalable and sustainable success in deploying wifi hotspots nationwide.

Founded by Karam Lakshman, Dabba Network focuses on enabling local entrepreneurs and small ISPs to build a robust internet infrastructure. Its mission: connect underserved neighborhoods by offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional broadband methods that often exclude these communities due to high costs and infrastructure challenges.

The success of Dabba Network's model is visible in the deployment of over 73,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots and the support of over 243,000 daily users. The company's impact highlights a collaborative approach, leveraging blockchain for transparency while empowering local cable operators to distribute economic value at the grassroots level.

(With inputs from agencies.)